For most people, the weekend signifies a time of relaxation, fun times and worry free activities. For addicts, weekends can actually bring a sense of stress and uncertainty. Generally speaking, most individuals work during the weekdays and have the most … Continue reading →

In cases of addiction, it is most common for the addiction to have affected more people than just the one suffering from the affliction. This can include family members, friends and other loved ones. Addiction generally affects all aspects of … Continue reading →

Food choices in addiction recovery may seem like the least of someone’s worries at the time. Focus is often pressed on avoiding relapse, partaking in therapeutic meetings and furthering self actualization. With so much concentration placed on other aspects of health, … Continue reading →

Binge eating disorder is characterized by repeated over eating in which an individual loses control of quantities and quality of food being consumed. Binge eating disorder is not followed by purging, or regurgitating undigested food, and often causes serious weight … Continue reading →

For many, the idea of breaking the skin, drawing blood, or causing self- harm through other methods is a repulsive concept and possibly something they would never be able to accomplish. However, roughly 1% of Americans do cut themselves. There … Continue reading →

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What happens when you mix one of the most dangerous drugs in the world, heroin, with one of the most dangerous legal substance in the world, alcohol? Disaster, that’s what. To begin with heroin alone can lead to overdose, emergency … Continue reading →

A safe and supportive space is essential in gambling addiction treatment, which is why addiction specialists recommended going to a professional setting to treat it; inpatient rehab programs (residential rehabs) are beneficial in many ways, and have the highest rate … Continue reading →

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment involves many procedures, steps, and levels of completion. Aftercare is often the last step of rehabilitation, which helps the recovering addict ease his or her way back into a normal lifestyle. The goal is to … Continue reading →